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Honorcelebrateinspire briefingdeck2017aeb

The patriotic, volunteer initiative provides Americans young and old an opportunity to pay tribute to those armed forces members who gave all in service to the country as well as their family members who steadfastly supported them back then and always remember them now.
Objective: Provide Americans’ an occasion to make a positive difference in our word in the name of those who gave all by upholding the Fallen 15’s ethos: Honor.Celebrate.Inspire. ™ Through the use of traditional and social media, community outreach, education, outstanding planning/execution of special events, mentorship, upward mobility through business entrepreneurship development and strong leadership we will ensure America will not forget the sacrifices of our fallen warriors and their families while bringing our nation closer together.

Honorcelebrateinspire briefingdeck2017aeb

1.
The Proposed
National
HONOR.CELEBRATE.INSPIRE.™
Patriotic Initiative
in Remembrance and Support of
our Fallen Warriors and their Families
Prepared by Al Burzynski, APR, in cooperation with the Fallen 15
The words spoken by President Truman’s address before a Joint Session of the Congress April 16,1945, serves as the
inspiration to affirm our commitment to remember our fallen warriors who answered America’s sacred call to duty and
continue to support their loved whose lives were forever changed in support of combat, humanitarian and peacekeeping
missions.
“Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have
earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices. Because of these sacrifices, the dawn of
justice and freedom throughout the world slowly casts its gleam across the horizon.”
Additional inspiration provided by the “The National Moment of Remembrance Act” (December 2000) P.L. 106 106-579
No direct or indirect endorsement by the White House, Department of Defense, or Department of Veterans Affairs.

2.
The patriotic, volunteer initiative provides Americans young
and old an opportunity to pay tribute to those armed forces
members who gave all in service to the country as well as
their family members who steadfastly supported them back
then and always remember them now.
Objective: Provide Americans’ an occasion to make a
positive difference in our word in the name of those who
gave all by upholding the Fallen 15’s ethos:
Honor.Celebrate.Inspire. ™ Through the use of traditional
and social media, community outreach, education,
outstanding planning/execution of special events,
mentorship, upward mobility through business
entrepreneurship development and strong leadership we will
ensure America will not forget the sacrifices of our fallen
warriors and their families while bringing our nation closer
together.
Past special event accomplishments that could serve as examples of supporting Honor.Celebrate.Inspire ™
Additional Examples
• Veterans Knowledge Online (Congressional Briefing and Information Brochure)
Operation Tribute to Heroes
• Operation Let’s Roll (Courtesy of the Columbus Dispatch and The Department of Defense) www.operationletsroll.com
• Operation Unity and Operation Welcome Home Warrior (Pgs 9 thru 12)
• http://fallen15.org/scholar/
• http://fallen15.org/events/
• Annual City of Columbus Veterans Day Parade and Activities (2016) City of Columbus Annual Homeless Veterans
No direct or indirect endorsement by the White House, Department of Defense, Columbus Dispatch, National Guard Bureau, UFC, MLS or Department of Veterans Affairs.

3.
Simple Ways to Honor, Celebrate &
Inspire
Honor
Take a moment to remember our fallen warriors when the national anthem is played. Share a verbal or
written story, picture, streaming video or something special about a fallen warrior with your friends and
community via social media throughout the year.
Celebrate
Organizing, executing and taking part in special events celebrating the life and accomplishments of our
fallen warriors. Give back to the community (youth coach, mentor, battle buddy, volunteerism supporting
worthy causes close to the fallen warrior's heart) in celebration of our loved ones throughout the year.
Inspire
Live as our fallen warriors lived with loyalty, duty, respect, selfless-service, honor, integrity, and personal
courage. Continue to lead by example, strive to make a positive difference in the world and the lives you
may come in contact with as our fallen warriors did. Let their life, actions, and actions inspire us while we
uphold our solemn vowel to keep their legacy alive by upholding the Fallen 15’s ethos
Honor.Celebrate.Inspire ™ in their name.
Streaming media interviews Honor.Celebrate.Inspire™
(At left) In loving memory of my mentor,
friend and Ohio Veteran Hall of Fame
Inductee (2003) Joe Andry.
In his name will continue to
Honor.Celebrate.Inspire. ™
No direct or indirect endorsement by the
White House, Department of Defense,
Department of Veterans Affairs or
State of Ohio.
Photo by Al Burzynski, APR

4.
Our fallen warriors gave their last full measure of devotion to a grateful. They died in service of causes far greater than
themselves. As we move forward in a new era it is important to honor the sacrifices of those who have come before us, and
reflect on the legacy that we inherit and always keep their families in our hearts while supporting them the best way we can.
Our ultimate objective is to put Memory back in Memorial Day
Photo by Al Burzynski, APR
Action Items
In support of year-round efforts to bring America together in support of
Honor.Celebrate.Inspire ™ in remembrance of our fallen and their families.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to establish Honor.Celebrate.Inspire ™ week
beginning the 3rd Monday in May leading up to Memorial Day and in support of the
“The National Moment of Remembrance Act.” (December 2000) P.L. 106 106-579
• Through the execution of coordinated special events throughout the country, we will
continue to educate and encourage future generations of patriotic Americans and
leaders to remember the ultimate act of selfless service made to preserve our freedoms
and to instill in them an understanding of what it means to be an American.
• Seek to leverage key relationships with professional sports franchises, athletes,
celebrities, elected officials, veterans service organizations, Department of Defense
(DoD), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), National Guard Bureau (NGB), patriotic
businesses, and all other patriotic Americans to join us in our effort to
Honor.Celebrate.Inspire ™ in memory of those warriors who gave all.

5.
Alvin E. Burzynski, APR, had a 23-year distinguished career serving his country as a light
infantryman with the U.S. Army’s 10th Mountain Division, Public Affairs Officer, U.S.
Army Advertising and Recruiting Command, and Chief of Public Affairs, Department of
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration.
During his career, Burzynski contributions include developing and implementing
successful armed forces seamless transition programs at the city, state, local, Department
of Defense (DoD) and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration
(VHA) national levels.
He played an integral role in the development and execution of the Department of Army’s
recruiting branding campaign and VA’s CARES (Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced
Service) under Secretary Anthony J. Principi, which resulted in the VA’s first Ambulatory
Care Center located in Columbus, Ohio.
Burzynski is an award-winning public relations professional, print and broadcast
journalist who has received several local and national awards for his work focusing on
military members, veterans, and their families.
Burzynski holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing and business administration from
Kansas State University and a diploma from the Defense Information School (DINFOS)
Public Affairs.
He is a member in good standing of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), and he earned his accreditation in public relations (APR) in 2009.
Burzynski is the founder of Charlie Foxtrot Coffee. Also, he serves as an advisory board member for the National Veterans Memorial and Museum (NVMM)
and the annual City of Columbus, Central Ohio Veterans Homeless Standdown and contributor to the City of Columbus National Veterans Day Parade.
His other passions and professional pursuits centers around professional sports and entertainment. Burzynski has collaborated with MLB, global football
clubs and national teams (soccer) MLS, UFC, WWE, NASCAR (Army Motor Sports), The Arnold Sports Festival and the American Basketball League (ABL) first
American Women’s Professional Basketball League and its two times World Champion Columbus Quest.
(At left) Burzynski stands proudly with two of his inspirations in his life
Medal of Honor (MOH) Recipient Ron Rosser (Korean Conflict) and Air
Force Combat Veteran Rick Isbell. Exclusive interview with MOH
Recipient Rosser sharing his thoughs about Honor.Celebrate.Inspire. ™

6.
The Proposed
National HONOR.CELEBRATE.INSPIRE.™
Patriotic Initiative
in Remembrance and Support of our Fallen Warriors
and their Families
For more information or to get involved contact
Al Burzynski, APR
chairman@honorcelebrateinspire.com
Cell/txt 614.537.5440
Photos by Al Burzynski, APR
UFC President Dana White stands proudly
with America’s finest in support of
Operation Tribute to Heroes (2006).
Santa Claus and his cohorts take part in 2016,
Annual, City of Columbus Veterans Day Parade in
support of Toys For Tots Program. The parade is
recognized by the Department of Defense as a
national parade.
No direct or implied endorsement by DoD, VA, the UFC, Mr. Dana
White, or the City of Columbus.